Freelancing is not easy to do because it requires skills, time management, self-discipline and failure is always right around the corner. Is it actually easier to fail than to succeed if you are a self-employed freelancer, as opposed to working in a company, so here are some tips about mistakes you should avoid doing if you work by yourself.
Many designers out there see that freelance work is more flexible and comfortable than full time employment. Some go even further, thinking that being a freelancer is all about waking up late and being your own boss. These misleading thoughts are actually the first steps to failure as a freelance graphic designer. Believe it or not, a freelance job is[…]
Everyone agrees on the basic idea of learning and getting an experience. They may think it’s a strange way to learn and make the title of your article “How to learn from wildlife”. But actually it is not because the human being is also part of this natural creation called wildlife. The civilization covered this fact but every one has[…]
When you work as a freelancer, occasionally you will come across clients that cause you problems, it’s inevitable. As the saying goes, “you can’t please everybody”, this rings very true when you deal with a high volume of clients. Whether it’s clients that refuse to pay; explain how they want something then request a large number of revisions; speak argumentatively;[…]
If you’ve got what it takes to join the graphic design marathon, then it is a great challenge and opportunity for you to start and eventually establish a freelance graphic design business. As a freelance graphic designer, you can work in various physical environments and conditions. You can work as part of an in-house team of designers, or as a[…]
Freelancing is one of the most sought after career choices today because of the flexibility and convenience that comes with it. One can earn money from the comfort of one’s home without ever having to step out of the house. There is also reduced transportation needs because you do not have to commute to work daily and you can be free[…]
If you are a good web designer then there are huge opportunities for you in today’s business world, you just need to find them. One of the most difficult decisions you need to make is the kind of workplace you’re searching for. Should it be a freelance gig or a job in a real web studio? Each one of them[…]
Being a graphic designer does not only require skills and imagination, but also a lot of work. There are so many graphic designers in the world that it requires even more than that. The difference between all these professionals also lies in the mindset they have. Being open-minded helps a lot for an obvious reason, but not everybody manages to[…]
Being a freelancer means you need to be online most of the time, but most of us like to travel and do this quite often; so we need some methods to keep ourselves updated while traveling. All you need is an internet connection, but I do not recommend free Wireless hotspots, because they lack security. Mobile internet connections are quite[…]
Freelancing burnout is a very dangerous problem for self-employed people, because it happens often and many times people do not even realize it.There are some clear signs of burnout, some of them include feeling sick without a reason, dreading the start of each day, getting bored while working, letting the work cause personal problems, worrying too much about projects or[…]
